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Miracle Workers
EMAILPRINTSERIES: ABC, Monday 10:00p (60 minutes)
Mixed or average reviews
Based on 8 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 5 votes
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Show Info
Genre(s): Reality (Non-Competitive)
First Air Date: March 6, 2006
Summary
Two patients undergo life-changing medical procedures (paid for by the show) in each episode of this feel-good medical reality series.
Episode Guide & More Info: More about this show at TV.com
Also On The Web: Official Show Site
What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
Chicago Sun-TimesDoug Elfman
"Miracle Workers" is genuine, naturally sweet and never exploitative.
Read Full Review >Chicago TribuneSid Smith
There's restraint in the presentation here, at least compared with other shows in this ilk. The stories are touching and tell us at least a little about pretty amazing medical advances.
Read Full Review >Miami HeraldGlenn Garvin
As a reality show, Miracle Workers is unique: It is neither Machiavellian like Survivor, nor messianic, like Three Wishes, nor grotesque, like Fear Factor. It's as serious as life and death.
Read Full Review >VarietyBrian Lowry
Although the cynical part of me wants to mock it, [the] series definitely taps into the feel-good reality wave, and strictly from a practical standpoint the procedures are far more laudatory than augmented boobs or, in the case of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," a new porch.
Read Full Review >New York Daily NewsDavid Hinckley
The story of these patients is worthwhile, and even touching, but that doesn't make it excellent television.
Read Full Review >The New York TimesNeil Genzlinger
"Miracle Workers" has its share of the tears and phony drama we've come to expect in television-as-savior programs, but at its best it's more documentary than reality show.
Read Full Review >Hollywood ReporterRandee Dawn
The series rings hollow from the moment the opening sequence kicks in, with a tone that screams "infomercial" rather than "docudrama."
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this show is 5.4 (out of 10) based on 5 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Kevin C gave it a1:
I can't put my finger on it, but for some reason, this show just fails to hold my interest. I just cannot get into this show, after trying for two episodes. It just does not appeal to me.
steve e gave it a5:
kind of boring...means well....but it's definitely missing something...just not produced very well...doubt that i will watch it anymore..
Marilyn W gave it a10:
Excellent show. Please give Doctors' names and addresses.
Barbara T gave it a9:
I truly hope this show succeeds so the miracles can continue!
